CCEA approves up-gradation and modernization of Department of Posts

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Department of Posts for Computerization and Networking of Post offices, Divisional offices, Sub divisional offices, up-gradation and modernization of Postal Account offices, PA wing of Directorate, up-gradation and modernization of software centre at Postal Training Centre (PTC) Mysore, setting up PMU, engagement of consultancy for developing comprehensive technology plan and for Annual maintenance contract during the Eleventh plan period.

By the end of the Financial year 2009-2010, all Post offices excluding Single handed and Gramin Dak Sewak post offices will be computerized and networked. All administrative offices up to sub divisional office will be computerized. This includes 6915 Post offices, 2222 administrative offices and 23 accounts offices of the Department of Posts.

This programme will yield the following benefits:

1. Double handed offices in rural areas will be able to improve their quality of services, increase their productivity and manage the additional work load on account of (National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) NREGS work.
2. Increase in computerization of SOs ( Sub post offices) will improve the efficiency of the Head Post Offices as more accounts will reach these offices through electronic means and hence make transactions faster reliable and data accessible to the customers.
3. Number of transactions of iMoney Order, e-payment, RTI are likely to increase as the reach of these services will be extended to the computerized POs.
4. Computerization of more post offices will create an enabling environment for enhancing track and trace and other web based services.
5. Reduction in paper work, particularly in Administrative and Accounts Offices improving the decision making and Management Information system. Management of post offices and monitoring can be made more effective. Accessibility of information from database will enable improved decision making and responsive administration.
6. Overall benefit will be to the customers and stake holders.